The Making of Ireland: From Ancient Times to the Present - Hardcover

Lydon, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 041501347X ISBN 13: 9780415013475

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

The Making of Ireland by James Lydon provides an accessible history of Ireland from the earliest times. James Lydon recounts, in colourful detail, the waves of settlers, missionaries and invaders which have come to Ireland since pre-history and offers a long perspective on Irish history right up to the present time.

This comprehensive survey includes discussion of the arrival of St. Patrick in the fifth century and Henry II in the twelfth, as well as that of numerous soldiers, traders and craftsmen through the ages. The author explores how these settlers have shaped the political and cultural climate of Ireland today. James Lydon charts the changing racial mix of Ireland through the ages which shaped the Irish nation. The author also follows Ireland's long and troubled entanglement with England from its beginning many centuries ago.

The Making of Ireland offers a complete history in one volume. Through a predominantly political narrative, James Lydon provides a coherent and readable introduction to this vital complex history.

About this title

About the Author

James Lydon, formerly Lecky Professor of Modern History, Trinity College Dublin, and Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College Dublin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041501347X
• ISBN 13: 9780415013475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 436